revo1059 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I have an 08 Edge with the tan interior. I had been wearing a black leather jacket for a couple of weeks and now the center console lid and the drivers side arm rest have black on them. I tried cleaning them but no luck (it removed some but it's still noticeable). Has anybody had this problem and any suggestions on how to clean it? I was thinking of having the center console lid redone in leather (easier to clean than this rubber stuff they use). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Nap Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I know that the dash is painted tan, so the armrest may be the same. What did you use to clean it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhotster Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I have the exact same problem on my 08 with the tan interior. I hope someone has a solution they can provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgedout Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Same problem here. The first week I had the car I noticed this. Took it back to the dealer who sent me to their detailer. He didn't have a solution except to clean it with soap and water. I've tried every thing I can think of and nothing gets it back to "new looking". If someone has a solution I'm all ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDedge Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Same problem here. The first week I had the car I noticed this. Took it back to the dealer who sentme to their detailer. He didn't have a solution except to clean it with soap and water. I've tried every thing I can think of and nothing gets it back to "new looking". If someone has a solution I'm all ears. Try this: http://www.s100.com/s100_tcc.htm I use it on my Harleys. Use it on my trucks and my Edge. I've had the same issue with my interior "rubber" and seats and this did the trick. It's tough on the dirt and stains but pretty mild and gentle on the actual surface. Harley shops sell it but you can also find it on-line. Spray it on a rag, clean the area in question and wipe clean with a second "rinse" rag and then dry . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixlar8 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) I agree COMPLETELY!!! I use Total Cycle Cleaner on my bike and on my other cars. It WILL remove tuff stains and not harm the orignal finish. I don't believe there are any harsh chemicals, but I always try it on an inconspicuous space first. It is a great product!! Edited March 9, 2009 by ixlar8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Nap Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 A 20/80 solution of purple power/water works wonders for me as a detailer, but as ixlar stated, test an inconspicuous area first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trelli86 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I have an 08 Edge with the tan interior. I had been wearing a black leather jacket for a couple of weeks and now the center console lid and the drivers side arm rest have black on them. I tried cleaning them but no luck (it removed some but it's still noticeable). Has anybody had this problem and any suggestions on how to clean it? I was thinking of having the center console lid redone in leather (easier to clean than this rubber stuff they use). I hear you: I bought a black wool coat and noticed the same blueish-black stains as you have. I tried rubbing alcohol, windex, and Goof-off (which is the most powerful solution I can find)--the Goof-off was somewhat successful, but not totally. I don't rest my arms on the armrest or center console anymore when I wear that jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securinu Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 dont use alcohol or windex (ammonia) as they dry the material out and obviously never use them together. I have a bottle of vinyl cleaner that works great use it on the door panel center console steering wheel and seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 WD-40 is an excellent cleaner, but it stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetexan Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 BTW, what is the best way to clean "seat belt funk"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicleda Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 I'm not sure about the console. I found that some of my very dark blue jeans were causing my tan leather seats to turn blue, but I just used some high quality leather cleaner and it took all of the blue off with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securinu Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 here is the stuff i use it comes from the pro detail suppliers that the dealers use. Works awesome. http://www.tcpglobal.com/detailsupplydepot...emno=MAL+100116 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaak in TO Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Try using a damp Mr Clean Magic Erasere ... works great!!! Have used it on my Edge as well as the old Porsche. Keep rinsing it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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